Located seven miles south of Ely along U.S. 93,
Comins Lake is known for
producing chunky rainbow trout.
It is fed by both Steptoe and Cave Creeks from the east and Willow
Creek from the south. At capacity, the lakecovers 410 surface acres with a
maximum depth of 15 feet. Average depth is 6 to 8 feet.

Rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass and northern pike
currently inhabit
the reservoir. Due to the tremendous amount of feed, these fish grow
very rapidly and
reach very healthy sizes. Creel census for 2003 showed a catch rate of
0.47 fish per
hour and 1.93 fish per angler with an average catch size of 13.9 inches for
the rainbow and
20.9 inches for the brown trout. In addition to the fish checked,
accounts of fish
over 5 pounds were common, with some fish over 8 pounds reportedly
captured.
Largemouth bass have been stocked by NDOW and northern pike have been
illegally
introduced into the reservoir.

Although fishing is usually best in the spring
and
fall, maintained
high water levels throughout the year should improve the summer
fishery. Bait
fishermen should fish off the bottom with Power Bait, salmon eggs, or night
crawlers with a
minimal amount of weight. Spinners and spoons are popular with the
casters, but a
fly and a bubble produces excellent results. Fly fishermen should use
nymph and damsel
patterns in the spring and dark wooly buggers and leeches the rest of
the year.
Remember to use a heavy leader. For those willing to brave the elements,
weighted jigs
(green or yellow) seem to work best for ice fishing.

Facilities: A
primitive
boat launch is
available. There are restrooms on-site. Overnight camping and fires are
not allowed.,P.

Misc Info: -Regulations -
Fishing is allowed year around. Limit is 5 trout and 5 black bass daily and
in possession.
There is no limit on northern pike (unlimited possession). Boats must be
operated at a
speed which leaves a flat wake and in no case exceeds 5 nautical miles per
hour from sunset
to 11 a.m. From 11 a.m. to sunset the reduced speed restriction is lifted
and water skiing
is allowed.